Position the letter right side facing the batting square. Trace the letter shape onto the batting; cut out. Using a glue gun and glue stick, adhere the batting to the letter right side.

Position the letter batting side down over the fat quarter wrong side. Trace the letter 1" to 2" beyond the shape (1).

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Position the fabric wrong side facing the batting. Clip the fabric at the letter curves up to the letter, if applicable. If using a staple gun, staple the fabric edges to the letter wrong side every 3". Or glue the fabric edges in place; let dry.

Wrap the fabric edges tightly around the letter edges, creating "hospital corners" at each corner. Note: Some letter corners and curves won't be covered when wrapped tightly around the letter edge. Don't fret; the rickrack will conceal any imperfections.

Position one rickrackend along the letter wrong side lower edge; glue the end in place . Run a bead of glue along the letter edge. Glue the rickrack center in place, concealing any exposed wood edges and/or corners. Conceal the opposite rickrack end along the letter wrong side, overlapping the rickrack starting point.

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